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Tell Us How You Really Feel: The F-Word
Feminism. It’s a word with a rich history, that elicits a broad range of reactions and responses from women and men alike. What does it mean, and who can (and does) lay claim to the label “feminist”? As we prepare to release our annual Women’s Issue next week, we want to know how men feel […]
California and Southern Oregon: Blasting Wind and a Surprise Storm
The Volcano Tour kicked off with some unexpected setbacks but no shortage of adventure.
Friday Mixtape: Letters From the Sky
By Josh Gross On Tax Day, April 15, this reporter’s new personal hero, Doug Hughes, landed a one-man ultralight helicopter on the lawn of the U.S. capitol. But he wasn’t any ordinary Doug Hughes; he was an actual mailman who had come bearing mail for all members of Congress, letters in protest of the influence of […]
Friday Mixtape: Side Projects
Written by: Josh Gross Rivers Cuomo of Weezer once famously blew up at a reporter that asked a question about Weezer bass player’s side-project, The Rentals. A new album just dropped from The Relationship, a band made up of second-fiddle members of Weezer, U.S. Bombs, and The Bravery, which chose its name based on the idea […]
Random Acts of Netflix: Heavenly Sword
Hey folks! Jared here. Every Thursday I’m going to go on Netflixroulette.com, and then watch whatever the damn thing tells me to. In case you haven’t heard of Netflix Roulette, it’s basically a silly website that allows you to SPIN a virtual wheel which then chooses a film or TV show at random out of […]
editor’s Note: In this week’s issue
It is almost like an unofficial film festival this week, with nearly every evening over the next seven days hosting some remarkable, one-of-a-kind film event—and not just a great film, but live “performances” to provide something that you simply can’t get from renting the movie at home. On Thursday, in anticipation of TEDxBend this weekend, […]
Scam Alert: Man Posing as Sheriff’s Staff Asking Residents for Money to Clear False Warrants
Have you ever missed jury duty? If you’re one of that (dare we say vast) majority of of people who tosses their jury notices in the recycling bin, don’t be duped by an official-sounding fellow with an intimidating proposition. According to Sgt. Aaron Harding with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, a man has been calling local […]
